In part 2 of Howard Ostroms latest essay series "Silent Doyle" we examine what the years 1914-1915 brought for Doyles non Sherlock Holmes related stories film adaptions. As well as taking a look at the likes of "Brigadier Gerard” part 2 also examines appearances by Doyle himself in news reels and documentaries during this time.

Despite the title used here, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was not actually very silent at all, in fact he was rather vocal in expressing opinions .

But "Silent Doyle" actually refers to a brand new 4 part essay series from Howard Ostrom which examines the silent films adapted from Sir Arthur Conan Doyles non Sherlock Holmes related stories.

Howards latest venture came about after noted Sherlockian, Peter Blau, commented on his ‘Silent Sherlock’ essay series and mentioned; “I won't expect instant action on my suggestion that you also consider exploring silent films of Conan Doyle's non-Sherlockian works . . . there are some . . . "House of Temperley" and "Brigadier Gerard" and "The Fighting Eagle" among them, and I'm sure there is much more to be discovered.”

Never one to falter when it comes to research of the Sherlock Holmes universe and all subsequent extensions, Howard took to the challenge with gusto - the results of which you will be able to read over the next few days.

Today we have part 1 of the latest No Place Like Holmes Episode "Heat Of The Moment" - The 3rd in the 4th Series.

In this episode Madeline Chambers continues to delve into Sherlock Holmes past and comes across one particular tale of interest from 1890. When two Russian spies break into a military protected building and steal sensitive war plans, the safe recovery of them falls to the Brothers of Deduction Sherlock and Mycroft.

Today we have a full length version of the NPLH Episode "Holmes In Time For Christmas" which originally ran between 18th December 2010 to the 24th December 2010. It was the fourth and final episode of the 1st series.

The episode is largely set within 1893 with Holmes retelling the events in 2010 to Dr.Watson.

It has been quite an eventful ride these past weeks with Howard Ostroms amazingly detailed and well written series "Silent Sherlock" which he has managed to construct in an alarmingly short period of time to an extraordinary high standard. If you have been following it you have no doubt learnt a great deal about the era of "Si-lock" and who the players of it were. I would like to say a big thank you to Howard for his hard work on these and if you too have enjoyed them or have any comment of your own to make why not send him a message on twitter @HowardOstrom or via the contact form and I will pass it on.

But now the moment you have all been waiting for - "Silent Sherlock" Part 20.